LIVE: Adam Montgomery being sentenced for murder of daughter, Harmony

A New Hampshire man is being sentenced Thursday afternoon for murdering his 5-year-old daughter in 2019.In February, Adam Montgomery, 34, was found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree assault, falsifying physical evidence, abuse of a corpse and tampering with a witness and informants in the death of his daughter Harmony. >> HOW TO WATCH: See Thursday’s sentencing hearing around 1 p.m. It will air live on WMUR-TV and stream live in a video player at the top of this article on WMUR.com and inside the WMUR app. It will also stream on Very Local and YouTube. <<View live, time-stamped updates about Thursday’s sentencing hearing below:2 p.m.Describing what Jameson said, father Johnathon Bobbitt-Miller said: “I’m really sad she’s an angel. I miss her. She was my best friend.””I hope she’s eating M&Ms in heaven. I hope her glasses are safe and not broken. I miss her.”1:56 p.m.Blair Miller, one of Harmony’s half-brother Jameson’s dads: Just a few weeks ago, his teacher asked him to draw a picture of his family. He drew his two dogs, his two brothers, his two dads and he drew a heart above all of us. In that heart, he wrote the letter H. He said that was Harmony, looking down on us.1:49 p.m.The state’s victim advocate is now reading a statement written by Adam Montgomery’s estranged wife, Kayla. Kayla writes that this is a goodbye letter to Adam Montgomery.In her statement, Kayla Montgomery details alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Adam. She says he’s not the man she married.1:48 p.m.Crystal and Brittany Sorey leave the room as the victim advocate begins reading Kayla Montgomery’s statement.1:46 p.m.Brittany Sorey, the aunt of Harmony Montgomery, is delivering her victim-impact statement.”You are a selfish, evil, conniving, poor excuse for a human being.””If you’re any type of man at all Adam or you loved her for just a second, you would tell us where she is.”1:42 p.m.Crystal Sorey is delivering a victim-impact statement. “She wasn’t a coward like you, and I’ll be forever grateful for that. You’re a coward that has to be in control of everything and everyone around you.””She had a life worth living, unlike your own. And it bothered you to your core that she was nothing like you and everything like me.”1:38 p.m.From Tim Callery:Prosecutors are asking for 56 years to life. Senior Assistant AG Ben Agati just told the judge the state would request to reduce that sentence to 35-to-life if Adam Montgomery says where he put Harmony Montgomery’s remains. State awaited a response from Adam Montgomery, but he did not respond.1:38 p.m.In a dramatic moment, Senior Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati says that if Adam Montgomery were to say right now in court where he disposed of Harmony’s remains such that police could find her within seven days, the state would recommend a lower sentence of 35 years to life, with the sentences on the other charges being served concurrently, rather than consecutively.There was a long silent pause when Adam Montgomery said nothing.”Since that offer has been rejected, your honor, that is yet another reason why the minimum should not apply,” Agati said.1:24 p.m.Adam Montgomery has walked into the courtroom. 1:09 p.m.Attorneys are walking in now. 1:06 p.m.From Tim Callery:The public is seated. Crystal Sorey and other family members are in the gallery as well. At the moment, there is no judge, attorneys or Adam Montgomery in the courtroom. 12:23 p.m.From Ross Ketschke:Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg shares a hug with Crystal Sorey, Harmony’s birth mother, outside the courthouse. NoonLegal analyst Patricia LaFrance says victim-impact statements will be an important part of the sentencing, and she noted that since Harmony can’t speak for herself, others will have to. LaFrance also said there may be opportunities for Adam Montgomery to reach a plea deal if he offers information on where he disposed of Harmony’s remains. Adam Montgomery is facing two additional trials, so a deal could be worked out related to those.10:39 a.m.News 9 Investigates has learned that Adam Montgomery has arrived at the courthouse ahead of the sentencing hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. Until now, it was unclear whether he would show up for the hearing after he declined to appear for most of his murder trial. A judge later ordered him to appear for the sentencing hearing.7:45 a.m. Adam Montgomery has already been sentenced to decades in prison in a separate case involving stolen weapons and being an armed career criminal.>> Review the Harmony Montgomery case timelineNow, state prosecutors are requesting that Adam Montgomery be sentenced to 56 years to life for murdering his daughter.Montgomery’s attorneys, meanwhile, have yet to file their sentencing recommendations.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<Investigators say Harmony was killed late in 2019, but her remains have never been found. Harmony’s mother, Crystal Sorey, told WMUR she would be OK if Adam Montgomery receives a reduced sentence so long as he provides information about what he did with Harmony’s body, but she’s not confident he would agree to that.”I know how sick he is. I know he’ll never give up her location, but I know I’ll never give up. So I’ll find her,” Sorey said. Adam Montgomery was not in the courtroom for his trial, but a judge has ordered him to appear for sentencing. At this point, it’s unclear if he will comply with that order.Before the sentence is handed down, the judge will hear victim-impact statements from Harmony’s loved ones, including a statement from her half-brother, who is now 7 years old. Review updates from Adam Montgomery murder trial WARNING: Some descriptions used during the trial might be disturbing for some viewers. Explicit language might also be heard. Viewer discretion is advised.Trial videos:Feb. 21, 2024: Raw video: Judge speaks to jury about posters related to case | Closing arguments: Defense | Prosecution | Raw video: Judge gives jury instructions before deliberationsFeb. 20, 2024: Testimony: Douglas Small, grandfather of woman dating Montgomery before arrest | Massachusetts State Police Det. Bryan Hernandez | Former friend Rebecca Maines | Manchester Police Capt. Matthew Larochelle & audio recording of Montgomery phone call | Raw video: Judge explains what’s next after state rests its case | Defense motions for dismissal, judge denies motionFeb. 16, 2024: Testimony: Travis Beach talks about U-Haul rental | Property manager Tarah Hilbert | Jessica Guerin, who dated friend of Adam Montgomery | Nicole Giles, who knew Montgomerys | Walmart worker Michael Dobe | Manchester Det. Adam Bergeron-Rosa | Manchester Det. Louis Krawczyk | Manchester Det. Craig Stanzel | Raw video: Judge tells jury trial is going quicker than anticipated | Both sides discuss new tip in case, other mattersFeb. 15, 2024: Testimony: DNA analyst on sheetrock stain testing | Former co-worker Emily Thompson | Former co-worker Cameron Gibne | Raw video: Hearing over evidence of Home Depot purchases | More testimony: Home Depot employee Bob Wasson | Det. Max Rahill (Part 1) | Det. Rahill (Part 2) | Friend Britney Bedard | Repairman Dennis Cloutier | Brendan Middleton, who rented U-Haul | Rose Smith, who gave Montgomerys ridesFeb. 14, 2024: Testimony: Criminalist Katie Swango (Part 2) | Former detective Scott Riley | Manchester Police Det. Ray Lamy | Rachel Radwich, who works in the Manchester Police Department’s Evidence Unit | Sheet-rock worker Yard Lujano | Retired criminologist Kevin McMahon | Martin Orlowicz, criminologist with NH State Police Forensic LabFeb. 13, 2024: Testimony: Officer Neil Penttinen | Former co-worker Matthew Gendron | Ex-tow truck driver Aaron Sweeney | Former detective Joseph Tucker on searching the car | Tucker testifies he swabbed the trunk | Manchester Police Sgt. Brian O’Leary (Part 1) | Sgt. O’Leary (Part 2) | Anthony Bodero, who let Montgomerys stay in his vehicle | Manchester Police Det. Ryan Heile | Kayla Montgomery’s mother, Christina Lubin | Criminalist Katie Swango (Part 1)Feb. 12, 2024: See Kayla Montgomery’s testimony: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Other testimony: Courtney Garcia, wife of Adam Montgomery’s friend | Former co-worker Kimberly FrainFeb. 9, 2024: See Kayla Montgomery’s testimony: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Feb. 8, 2024: Opening statements: Prosecution | Defense | Testimony: Harmony’s foster mom | Harmony’s mom Crystal Sorey | Nurse who saw Harmony in 2019 | Kevin Montgomery, Adam Montgomery’s uncle | Raw video: Hearing during lunch break | More testimony: Former friend & romantic partner Katie Morin | Nicholas Ahern, man who knew Montgomery for years | Sheriff’s deputy Paul Montray | Former DCYF worker Demetrios TsarosFeb. 7, 2024: Jurors sworn in | Jury view instructions | Montgomery, Judge speak about concession on 2 charges | Judge issues order about transporting MontgomeryFeb. 6, 2024: Montgomery waives right to wear leg braceLatest articles:Feb. 20, 2024: State rests murder case against Adam MontgomeryFeb. 20, 2024: Mother of Harmony Montgomery asks court to officially declare her daughter deadFeb. 16, 2024: Witnesses testify about events after prosecutors say Harmony was killedFeb. 15, 2024: Jurors hear about DNA evidence, power tool purchasesFeb. 14, 2024: Detectives testify about collecting evidence in investigationFeb. 13, 2024: Jury hears from detectives involved in murder investigationFeb. 12, 2024: Kayla Montgomery sticks by story as defense questions herFeb. 9, 2024: Kayla Montgomery testifies that Adam Montgomery killed Harmony, tried to hide her bodyFeb. 8, 2024: Jurors hear testimony from Harmony’s motherFeb. 7, 2024: Defense to acknowledge defendant’s guilt on 2 charges at trialFeb. 6, 2024: Pool of potential jurors whittled downReview live blogs:Feb. 20, 2024Feb. 16, 2024Feb. 15, 2024Feb. 14, 2024Feb. 13, 2024Feb. 12, 2024Feb. 9, 2024Feb. 8, 2024Feb. 7, 2024Feb. 6, 2024Background:Adam Montgomery’s criminal historyLaws changed because of Harmony Montgomery investigationWitness list for Adam Montgomery murder trialReview a full timeline of this story here, or scroll down for more.